What is the Future of Zionism?

Thursday, August 21, 2025


	Do not miss this opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Zionism today and what it could become tomorrow. This program is open to JFN members and non-members. Click here to register.


	JFN Conferences and Convenings


	Early Registration is Open In a time of rising antisemitism and growing challenges to Jewish life and democracy, the role of Jewish funders has never been more vital. Join us October 20inSan Francisco for a day of strategic learning, expert-led sessions, and peer connection at the 2025 JFN West Convening. Together, we'll explore Jewish identity, democracy, civic engagement, and the evolving philanthropic landscape in Israel. San Francisco \| October 20, 2025 \| 10:00 am–4:00 pm PT Register Now Early registration for JFN Members ends August 30th JFN member rate starts at $500


	Sponsor the JFN Conference JFN is now inviting sponsors for the 2026 International Conference in San Diego, March 15-17. Updated benefits and new options offer valuable ways to highlight the issues you care about while supporting one of the most impactful gatherings of Jewish philanthropists worldwide. Some benefits are limited, so explore the updated brochure and reserve yours today.


	JFN is proud to share that Wayne Green, former Executive Director of Honeycomb — the youth philanthropy organization founded as a program of JFN — has been appointed the inaugural Executive Director of the S’firot Foundation. Wayne brings decades of global philanthropic leadership to advance S’firot’s mission of enhancing the lives of Jewish older adults and their caregivers in Central Florida. S’firot has also partnered with JFN Consulting to support its work. Learn more about Wayne and the S'firot Foundation.


	The High Holidays are Approaching Share This Resource With Your Spiritual Leaders Nearly 1 in 3 Jews in the U.S. is struggling to make ends meet, a reality present in every one of our communities. As rabbis and spiritual leaders prepare for the High Holidays, now is the time to offer tools that meet this moment. “Inscribed Together: A High Holiday Guide to Jewish Economic Vulnerability” is a free, timely resource from Together Ending Need (TEN), an initiative of the Jewish Funders Network and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Packed with texts, commentary, sermon ideas, and actionable guidance, it helps spiritual leaders lift up those in economic distress while calling congregations to live out our shared values. Click here to learn more and download the guide.


	Nominations have closed for the 2026 Ilia Salita Excellence in Research Award (ERA), recognizing and highlighting research projects that can impact Jewish life in a direct and positive way. We have been overwhelmed by the number and quality of research projects that have are now being considered for this prestigious award. Applications and reference forms are still open for those nominated, and will close on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET.

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JFN Consultingoffers personalized philanthropic services to individuals, families and foundations. Senior Managing Director Yossi Prageris available for one consultation session (up to two hours) to JFN members free of charge.Click hereto reserve your complimentary consultation with Yossi

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	From curriculum design to facilitator training, our team will guide you in creating meaningful, values-driven conversation with your family and community. Honeycomb’s expert consultations, tailored to meet your unique goals.Click hereto learn more.

JFN Family Volunteering Day| 8/31/2025 | Beit Zayit

Resilience and Mental Health in Israel: A Growing Philanthropic Field| 9/2/2025 | Tel Aviv

Pro-Democracy Philanthropy Series: Education and Democracy| 9/9/2025 | Zoom

Aspire 2025: The Future of Zionism| 9/10/2025 | Zoom

Engaging with the Ministry of Education: Structure and Strategy for Funders|9/11/2025 | Zoom | HEBREW

Structuring Your Communications Team for Impact| 9/11/2025 | Zoom

Holding the Center: Campus Realities and the Role of Partnership in a Polarized Time| 9/18/2025 | Chicago


	JoinJourney 4Hopeon Monday, September 15 at 7:00 pm on the Upper West Side for an evening honoring their work supporting bereaved Israeli mothers through seven-day journeys that turn isolation into connection and grief into leadership and a more resilient Israel.Contact Zoya Raynes to RSVP. Share your news, job postings, and non-fundraising events with the more than 6,000 people who receive this newsletter! Submit for consideration two or three sentences, an image, and any relevant links byclicking here. We publish items from current JFN members only


	FROM THE FIELD Jewish nonprofits retaining ‘a good number’ of new donors who started supporting them post-Oct. 7, fundraiser says Judah Ari Gross, eJewish Philanthropy Philanthropy’s Trigger Words — and How to Make Your Message Clear Matt Watkins, Chronicle of Philanthropy There Are Too Many Nonprofits. What’s the Solution? David Callahan, Inside Philanthropy


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